Echinacea
veg · base score 1 · also listed as echinacea, echinacea extract, echinacea root
What is it?
Echinacea is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 24 products
- Also listed as
- echinacea, echinacea extract, echinacea root
Common questions about echinacea
Is Echinacea good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain echinacea?
24 UK products list echinacea as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is echinacea called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: echinacea, echinacea extract, echinacea root. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade echinacea?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What does echinacea do in dog food?
Echinacea is a plant ingredient included in some recipes, often listed as "echinacea," "echinacea extract," or "echinacea root." It is added for its botanical properties rather than as a primary nutrient source. If your dog has a known plant sensitivity, speak to your vet.
Is echinacea safe for dogs in pet food?
Echinacea is generally used in small amounts as a botanical ingredient and is listed as "echinacea," "echinacea extract," or "echinacea root." Some dogs may be sensitive to plant-based additives. Speak to your vet if your dog has known sensitivities.
